-TM> So it's impossible for you if you have a Nextel phone to
-TM> use the twoser
-TM> from another company?  That kind of sucks.
SC>Time, give them time, they're working on a national network and when it's 
in
  >place it will be nice to not have to worry about roaming rates.
SC>For now, Nextel is great for someone who needs to use the phone primarily 
in
  >an existing Nextel service area. You get lower rates and their system 
orks
  >pretty well. I had a chance to try it out again today. The two way radio
  >feature is pretty neat.
  >For those that need to roam, you can maintain an inexpensive cellular 
accoun
  >and use it when outside the Nextel service area.
Actually, you make an interesting point.  If you can get a prepaid
cellular phone that allows roaming and has free long distance, you 
might find that it is cheaper to use on the long run than regular 
cellular service.  Basically, that is what I am doing at the present 
time.
Charles
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